International Relations and Globalization Flashcards
When did the field of international relations develop?
After World War II.
Before World War II, the ___ was prioritized, as it was thought that they held ultimate power.
State.
BGO’s are not attached to…
Governments or corporations.
What do international relations try to explain?
Why international conflicts and politics occur in the way that they do.
What are the 3 different levels of study in international relations?
- Individual.
- Regional.
- Transnational.
What is the individual level of study in international relations?
How international actors affect people between and across states.
What is the regional level of study in international relations?
Relationship between the state and actors within a geographically connected area (region).
In the regional level of study in international relations, it is assumed that there are common…
Histories, religions, resources, etc.
What is the transnational level of study in international relations?
Transcend and transect territorial borders, not bound by state, and much more international.
What is globalization?
The intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders.
What power shift happened after the Second World War?
Power began shifting from traditional empires to countries such as the United States.
What is an example of an international organization that rose up after World War II?
The United Nations.
What is political globalization?
When politics goes beyond state borders, and states are no longer making decisions only for themselves in a bubble.
What is social globalization?
Emergence of the idea of a global society or global norms.
What can lead to increased globalization, and why is it problematic?
Acceleration of technology and the sharing of ideas. However, some people do not have access to this technology.
What does the realism theory say about international relations?
States are the most important power, and should be the most important power. The world stage is competitive, non-cooperative, and there are limited resources. Military might and strength are perceived as measures of power.
Which theory about international relations would claim that the world is about the survival of the fittest, and that international organization would fail as a result of self interest?
Realism.
Why would international organization be useless in a realism theory?
They are dominated by the most powerful nation.
What is the balance of power like in the realism theory?
States will usually cooperate to avoid conflict from aggressive states.
What is hegemonic power?
The idea that there will always be one dominant power in power relations.
What does the liberalism theory say about international relations?
It is self-devastating for powers to vie for the dominant positions. Organizations such as the UN or EU are effective.
Liberalism theory for international relations says that international peace will be achieved when ___ is achieved in more places.
Democracy.
In liberalism theory for international relations, the focus is on ___ and not ___.
Cooperation, competition.
